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Seoraksan Botanical Garden

Seoraksan Botanical Garden

설악산 자생식물원 · Gangwon · Parks & nature

Seoraksan Botanical Garden is a miniature version of Seoraksan Mountain. The garden features a wide range of plants, from rare species native to the mountain to more common wildflowers. It includes a water plant garden connected to the Sabang Dam, a rock garden with rare plants, a maze garden perfect for children, and greenhouses. Forest trails, walking paths, and stepping stones add to its charm, making it an ideal year-round destination.

TypeParks & nature
RegionGangwon
Address164 Baramkkonmaeul-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
Hours09:00-18:00
ClosedN/A (Open all year round)
ParkingAvailable

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Hours and admission change with the season and on public holidays — confirm with the venue before a long trip.

Within walking distance

Sokcho Museum (속초시립박물관·속초실향민문화촌)
1.3 km away

Sokcho Museum

Hanwha Resort Seorak Waterpia (한화리조트 설악 워터피아)
1.5 km away

Hanwha Resort Seorak Waterpia

Forest Museum (숲박물관)
1.5 km away

Forest Museum

Cheoksan Hot Springs Zone (척산온천지구)
2.0 km away

Cheoksan Hot Springs Zone

Del Pino Ocean Play (델피노 오션플레이)
3.1 km away

Del Pino Ocean Play

Hansongjeong Garden (한송정가든)
3.3 km away

Hansongjeong Garden

Seoraksan National Park Visitor Center (설악산 탐방안내소)
3.4 km away

Seoraksan National Park Visitor Center

Seoraksan Gwongeumseong Fortress (설악산 권금성)
4.4 km away

Seoraksan Gwongeumseong Fortress